A N T I Q U E // chicken strut / Chinese silver chicken amulet / a pendant

thinking about adopting a chicken? maybe a miniature, detailed chicken from the late Qing dynasty will check the box crafted in Chinese silver it's likely around 800 silver, lower in purity than sterling silver, and it may be made of an alloy with nickel, which isn't a good fit for sensitive skin, it's hollow, sturdy, and incredibly ornate M E A S U R E M E N T S  ~34.8mm north to south x ~43mm east to west bail is NOT soldered shut and has a ~4.4mm inner diameter weighs 7.1g C O N D I T I O N  in good antique condition minor voids/holes where the two sides of the bird meet, though nothing threatening its structural integrity heavy patina minor dents/dings to the hollow form this is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved S H O P  A G R E E M E N T S please read the 'shop policies' section to understand this shop's shipping & exchange policies